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1600 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1600 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details29,062 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size2.8 acres (121,968 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill$13,741 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Transfer
Jul 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-00-085.16-04-32.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-00-085.16-04-32.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED00085.160432.00/000
  • 13954

Interior

Building Area29,016 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Lot Area121,968 sqft (2.8 acres)
Lot Width1.9 ft Width

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number13954
Street Address1600 S GOVERNORS AVE
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19904-7004
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeBG
Legal DescriptionE SD NATHANIEL MITCHELL R BOWLING ALLEY 1600 S GOVERNORS AVE
Legal SubdivisionRODNEY VILLAGE - SECTION 2
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract41500

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address200 PARK AVE S, 1700, NEW YORK, NY 10003-1531
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 16, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 2, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 8, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 3, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 3, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 2, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2014264696
Deed Book / Page7406 / 156
Last Transfer DateMay 28, 2019
Transfer Doc0000364652
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJul 16, 2019
Property Address1600 S GOVERNORS AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-7004
Document Number0000365343
Book / Page009674 / 000033
Instrument DateJul 12, 2019
Instrument365343
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1600 S GOVERNORS AVE DOVER DE 199047004, DOVER, DE 19904-7004

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJul 2, 2019
Property Address1600 S GOVERNORS AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-7004
Document Number0000364652
Book / Page009658 / 000212
Instrument DateMay 28, 2019
Instrument364652
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateOct 8, 2018
Property Address1600 S GOVERNORS AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-7004
Document Number0000349336
Book / Page009320 / 000051
Instrument DateOct 2, 2018
Instrument349336
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address101 E CHESAPEAKE AVE #5TH TOWSON MD 212865338, 5TH, TOWSON, MD 21286-5338

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictCaesar Rodney School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$13,741.00 (+23.26%)$2,810,100 (+331.46%) Land $230,800 Building $2,579,300
2025$11,148.00 (-32.27%)
2023$16,459.00$651,300 Land $83,200 Building $568,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 465 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

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